Background
Gipson,, James Durwood was born on October 4, 1937 in Bisbee, Arizona, United States.
Gipson,, James Durwood was born on October 4, 1937 in Bisbee, Arizona, United States.
Associate of Arts, Phoenix College, 1957. Bachelor of Science, Ariz State University, 1958. Student, Marine Corps School, 1959.
Area manager The Procter and Gamble Distributing Company, 1962-1967. Press secretary Goldwater for Senator Campaign, then Nixon-Agnew National Campaign Committee, 1967-1968. Vice president Rodeway Inns American, 1968-1973.
Special assistant to administrator president executive interchange program Environmental Protection Agency, 1973-1974. Senior vice president Metro Inns Management Company, 1974-1976. President, chief executive officer Gipson Management Corporation, 1976-1982.
Field underwriter Moneysupermarket.Com Group PLC Finance Services, 1982-1984. Executive vice president, partner Croissant Royale French Bakery, 1984-1985. Director South Carolina Corporation, since 1985.
Visiting lecturer University Massachusetts, University Hawaii, University Denver.
Member Arizona Pollution Control Board, 1962-1966. Board directors Texas Boys Choir. Member City of Coppell Economic Development Board, 1985-1986, Keller Parks and Recreation Board, 1988.
Son of James Durwood and Viola Helen (Davey) G. Married Vicki Lynn Hinkle. Children: Jimmy, Kara, Christopher.